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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1947

Page

4

Partitions Palestine test faces its biggest challenge

National Affairs examines the UN partition of Palestine. It argues partition was the only option left, warns of possible Arab League mobilization and Russian involvement, and notes the core test remains whether a homeland for Jews can be provided under this division.

Washington United Nations Palestine Partition U.S U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Russia State Department Turkey Pakistan Arab League UN Security Council UN General Assembly UN Commission Jerusalem Bolivia Czechoslovakia Denmark Panama Philippines

Subscription Rates for The Messenger Newspaper

Subscription details list carrier and mail rates with weekly 25 cent carrier fee. It lists prices for 1 year 18.20 26 weeks 9.10 13 weeks 4.55 4 weeks 1.40 and mail rates for Ohio West Virginia versus outside regions, plus a note on foreign rates and post office classification.

Joe Ohio West Virginia Athens

Hollywood Truce Fails as Cast Party Sparks Romantic Intrigue

In Hollywood three months into writing a mystery script, the narrator hosts a party with Avis Vaughn, Liz Leyden, and Jeff Haverson. Plans to cast Avis as both wife and sister unravel as flirtations and shifting loyalties emerge. the night ends with tension and a cliffhanger, to be continued.

Hollywood Jeff Haverson Oscar Craig Jett Avis Vaughe Deff Madge Narney Avis Liz Art Jeff Liz Leyden Davenport

Look Before You Coast and Spine Care Advice

The article explains spinal anatomy and injury care from a sledding context and offers guidance on first aid for broken backs including transportation, shock treatment, and gradual casting. It also promotes safer sledding and proper medical response and answers a doctor’s Q A on scarlet fever immunization noting protection against rash but not sore throat and the need for five injections with possible reactions.

Wm. A. O’brien M.D

Inflation and Politics Hindering Real Policy Action

The piece argues Washington is gridlocked on inflation with Democrats pushing mandatory controls and Republicans preferring voluntary restraints. It suggests neither side will act decisively before 1948 elections, predicting prices will rise and policy remains symbolic amid political calculations.

Washington Truman Congress

Contempt Citations Against Movie Writers Stir Public Support

A letter argues that Congressional contempt citations against about twenty film writers target Communist influence in America. It praises Hollywood executives for firing writers and claims the Bill of Rights allows inquiry into Communist activities. The writer urges continued scrutiny to protect liberty and national government.

House Hollywood America C.H.H

Talk at the store links taxes to production gains

A discussion at a local store framed how reduced taxes could boost production and curb featherbedding. Two young workers from a nearby plant explained that within set production limits their wages and taxes kept pace, so higher effort would bring heavier tax burdens they did not feel justified to pursue.

C.H.H

Oil vs Coal Shortage Sparks Federal Debate

Washington notes John L. Lewis blames citizens for shifting from coal to oil amid shortages. The piece links strikes in coal and steel to postwar supply problems, estimates 18 million tons of steel lost since V J Day, and questions future coal reliability for heating and industry. Conflicts over oil burners, prices, and veteran housing plans are discussed.

Mr. Lewis Congressional America Europe Lewis

Sam Simmons Says on Automobiles and Modern Life

In a reflective piece, Sam Simmons discusses the surge of cars crowding streets after wartime reductions. He notes battered vehicles entering repair shops, the ongoing auto supply shortfall, and the broader social cost including financial loss and disrupted travel. He compares personal ruin from car purchases to larger economic shifts, closing with a fatalistic view that life ends for everyone.

Snow and sleet melt as temperature climbs

A mixture of snow sleet and rain fell around 4 p m in Glouster with the thermometer near 32 degrees. By 9 30 p m the temperature rose to 40 degrees and the precipitation shifted to steady rain as warmer air moved in.

Rothwell Club to Meet at 7 Main Street Home

Mrs. W. R. Drury hosts the Rothwell Club at her home 7 Main Street at 7 30 p m Mrs E E Munden will lead the program as leader and speaker for the evening

Mrs Heiser Leads Program For Society

Mrs Betty Addington entertained the Shelton Missionary Society of Trimble Church of Christ at her Trimble home. The event featured holiday decor, a miniature Christmas tree, and gifts. Mrs Fern Johnson led the business portion as twelve World Call subscriptions were taken and two new members joined.

Glouster Girl Wins Newspaper Coloring Contest

Jane Lynn Faires of Glouster won first prize in the Columbus Dispatch coloring contest open to children 12 and under. She submitted a single entry on Wednesday, coloring Santa Claus and his helpers for publication across the week.

Glouster Columbus Dispatch Jane Lynn Faires Lester Faires Dispatch Santa Claus Jane Lynn

Ohio University picks Asa Hoskins to debate team

News from 25 years ago notes Asa Hoskins near Pomeroy chosen as a member of the Ohio University debate team. Other items include a miscellaneous shower for Miss Racheal Powell, a move to California by Mr and Mrs D C Cornwell, a talk on music by Mrs Margaret A Benedict, and community events in McArthur Nelsonville Buchtel Chauncey Racine and Casey Township.

Asa Hoskins Pomeroy Ohio University Margaret A. Benedict Music

Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Thursday at Legion Hall

The Auxiliary of the American Legion in Glouster will hold its Christmas party Thursday evening in Legion Hall. Members should bring a covered dish unless told otherwise. A 25 cent gift exchange will follow the dinner. Members are asked to bring canceled sales tax stamps to the meeting.

Glouster Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall

Pythian Sisters Elect New Officers for Year

At the K of P Hall in Glouster the Pythian Sisters selected officers for the coming year. Ina Morgan serves as MEC, Flo Henry as ES, Grace Dugan as EJ, Mary King as manager, Margaret Markins as M R and C, Mary Cheney as MF, Maude Vaughn as protector, Fre da Strohmeyer as guard, Beulah Lee as PC, Tillie Hinton as pianist, and Mary Johnson as trustee.

Glouster P. Hall Pythian Sisters Ina Morgan M.E.C Flo Henry E.S Grace Dugan E.J Mary King Margaret Markins Mary Cheney M.F Maude Vaughn Freda Strohmeyer Beulah Lee P.C Tillie Hinton Mary Johnson

500 Club Christmas Dinner and Card Party

The 500 Club held its Christmas dinner and party at Gordon Hotel dining room on Wednesday. The event started with a chicken dinner and a two table 500 game with awards going to Mrs. O A McDonald first, Mrs. Edward Ley second, and Mrs. T A Noon third. Other players included Mrs. Earl Morris Mrs. Vern Lamborn Mrs. Thomas Vaughn Mrs. Jessie Hill and Mrs. Evan Morgan Sr.

Glouster Personal Guests Visit Hartleys and Grandstaffs

Sunday visits centered on the Hartley home Monroe Street with Walter Hartley Lonnie and Richard Hartley Dwight Hartley and Jerry also arriving. Afternoon callers included Wendell Grandstaff and Orvie from Lansing plus Gertrude Grandstaff of Chauncey. Grandstaffs in Madison Street hosted Frank Palmer Roy Walsh and Orvie Grandstaff with Gertrude Grandstaff of Chauncey. Lester Faires spent Sunday in Dayton visiting his ill brother in law L N Stephenson.

Wilbur Grandstaff Madison St Frank Palmer Chauncey Roy Walsh Albany Wendell Grandstaff Orvie Lansing Mich Gertrude Grandstaff Lester Faires Dayton

Return to Home Glouster after weekend visit

Mr and Mrs Albert Hall return to their home in Glouster Sunday evening after a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs John Bryson and Mr and Mrs Robert Bryson in Columbus.

Glouster Albert Hall John Bryson Robert K. Bryson Columbus

Local social notes reflect Thanksgiving visits and dinners

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Byron entertained guests from Beaufort North Carolina and Washington DC for dinner December 1. Miss Lemmon active as a physical education director in Washington schools. Other visits include Mrs Meda Harrison Piedmont West Virginia and Mrs Sadie Layton Massachusetts. Various families hosted relatives during Thanksgiving with guests from Canton Parkersburg and Athens.

Fred Colburn Glenn Hart Meigs County Mary Roberts Athens Charles McBee Frederick McBee Canton Ray Dye Parkersburg W. Va Campbell McArthur Stewart Evan Linton Billy Susie John Murphy

Pupils Plan Yule Program at Jacksonville Methodist Church

The Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School will present a Christmas program Sunday at 7 p m featuring recitations and songs by the primary department a dialogue Santa Claus Surprise by the intermediate department Santa The pageant Earths Holy Night with a robed choir reading the Christ story pantomimes of shepherds and Manger scene Mary K Anderson as spirit of Christmas Director Mrs Ethel Shirkey Miss Arlene Davis with music by Mrs Wahneta Exenkamper.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School Santa Claus Santa Jannice Burdiss Mary K. Anderson Ethel Shirkey Arlene Davis Wahneta Exenkamper

Radio Programs Area Stations Listing

A catalog of radio stations with call letters and frequencies. WSAZ Huntington 930 KC NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMDOA Marietta 1490 KC

WSAZ Huntington NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WMDOA Marietta

Radio Schedule Snapshot with Daytime to Late Night Lineup

A dense listing of radio programs across networks ABC CBS MBS and NBC for Tuesday December 16 and Wednesday December 17 detailing shows from News Reports to Variety programs serials dramas and kiddies hours with repeats and time slots throughout the day and night. The schedule highlights names like Milton Berle Judy Garland and Red Skelton along with programs such as The Beulah Show Mr and Mrs North and Detective Drama Time.

Abc Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-West Abc Frontiers of Science Cbs Red Barber Cbs East Lum & Abner Cbs West Abe Lowell Thomas Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Mbs Abe Bob Crosby Cbs the Green Hornet Harkness Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Gabriel Heatter Molly Nbe Studio One Ebs Boston Symphony Abe Zane Grey Bob Hope Nbec American Forum Red Skelton Cbs Labor U.S.A California News Abe West Abe Kate Smith Abe Queen Martin Block Paul Whiteman Ebs Treasury West Lum Abner

Annual Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange Planned

The Pythian Sisters announce their annual Christmas dinner on Wednesday December 17 at 6 p m. A gift exchange will follow the dinner and then a lodge session where degree work will be conferred.

Glouster Pythian Sisters

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Peter Edson Henry Avis Vaughn Art Cleves Avt Ravella Lawrence John L. Lewis Sam Simmons Rothwell Club Glouster News Mrs. Heiser Christine Church Racheal Powell Mrs D. C. Cornwell Lankershen Calif E. L. Burns McArthur Schools Chicago, Ill Glenn Tharp Frances Bennett The Christian Church Nelsonville Racine Garden Club Gomer Lewis St. Patrick's Congregation Buchtel John Maurer John Sheskey Mary Colbert John Levandersky William Antichoviak Roy Hawk William 300 Club Glouster Lodge N. Y Oklahoma Shady Valley Fred Waring Cbs My Story Betty Crocker Arthur Godfrey Ben Alexander By Galbraith
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